Armando S. Garza Sr.

Armando S. Garza Sr., 78, New Paris, died 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Sept. 5, 1943, in Brownsville, Texas, to Cruz and Julia (Sias) Garza. On May 3, 1966, he married Melba (Sheets) Garza.

Surviving are his wife, Melba, New Paris; sons: Armando Garza Jr., Elkhart; Antonio (Angela) Garza, Elkhart; grandchildren: Amanda (Joe) Zapata, Arizona; Anissa (Casey) Morris, Goshen; Anndrea (Donavan) Weeden, Goshen; great-grandchildren, Teigan Weeden, Daniela and Gabriela Zapata.

Preceding him in death are his parents, brother, Arnaldo Garza, sister, Anita Childers, great-grandson, Kirk Antonio Coleman.

Armando worked as a fiberglass pattern maker. He enjoyed making things out of wood and leather. He especially loved being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home 311 S. Main St. Goshen, IN 46526; one-hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Pastor James “Jim” Vandermark will officiate. Burial will follow at Baintertown Cemetery.

The funeral service will be live streamed at https://www.rrefh.com/ click on his tribute page and then photos & Videos.

Memorial contributions can be direct to Good Samaritan Fund-Bethany Church

Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements